Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant
Job Description

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will prepare medications for shipment, ensuring the integrity, sterility, and stability of drugs and supplies. You will electronically track shipments to confirm on-time delivery throughout the day from Monday to Saturday until all packages are delivered. You will follow all designated checklists with attention to detail and communicate directly with patients regarding expected arrival times, delivery delays, and recovery strategies.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare medications for shipment, ensuring integrity, sterility, and stability of drugs and supplies.Electronically track shipments to confirm on-time delivery throughout the day from Monday to Saturday until all packages are delivered.Follow all designated checklists with attention to detail.Communicate directly with patients regarding expected arrival times, delivery delays, and recovery strategies.Coordinate dissemination of information to patients regarding holiday closings and unscheduled closings via package inserts as approved by the manager.Review shipping manifests daily to confirm delivery address and delivery times.Work closely with the Pharmacy team regarding start dates, demographic information, and alternate shipping addresses.Reconcile shipping supply packing slips with invoices and forward to the manager with appropriate notations.Reconcile carrier invoices with shipping manifests for accuracy in billing.Provide weekly shipping abstracts and usage reports to the supervisor.Reset the shipping room at the end of each day to prepare for the next business day.Maintain and clean the packing area and pharmacy by disinfecting countertops and vacuuming.Maintain orderliness in the storage room and offsite storage unit.Lock and secure the pharmacy storage room, study drug area, and packing room at the end of each business day.Handle discarding of trash and cardboard and coordinate emptying times with the contractor.Essential SkillsExperience in shipping and receiving.Experience in inventory management.Excellent customer service skills.Ability to listen and interpret people's dispositions.Ability to perform under pressure.Compassion for cancer patients.Fundamental knowledge of computers.Ability to create and manipulate MS Word documents.Ability to create and manipulate MS Excel documents.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Flexible and multi-task-oriented.Ability to communicate effectively.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh school diploma required.Minimum one year of experience in shipping and receiving preferred.Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, with overtime available if needed. The role involves working in a clean and organized environment, maintaining the packing area and pharmacy, and ensuring the security of the storage areas. The dress code is professional and appropriate for a pharmacy setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 8, 2025.

About Actalent

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